Jake has gone bad!

Basset Momma · 10-24-2007, 12:20 PM

My sweet basset boy Jake... now almost 4 years old... has suddenly started violently attacking our little Indiana- a pound puppy we have had for more than 2 years. It started two days ago anad we aren't sure what set it off... We thin Jake may be feeling protective of one of the other dogs and is just trying to put Indy in his place... but it is very scary. Yesterday I was too far from water so I threw the laundry basket at them. Jake has nipped Indy's ear hard enough to make it bleed... but didn't tear it thank goodness! Any thoughts, suggestions? What can I do to intervene and hopefully nip this behavior in the bud?

Betsy Iole · 10-24-2007, 12:31 PM

Do you have any intact dogs or bitches, and could an intact bitch be coming in season, triggering fights between your dogs?

Aruuuu · 10-26-2007, 08:52 AM

Are Jake and Indy neutered? Betsy's right, having intact dogs living under the same roof can cause difficulties. What breed is Indy?

murraysmom · 10-26-2007, 10:34 AM

How about a vet check? I've always thought sudden changes in behavior should be checked out by a vet first to rule out any physical causes-

Barbara Winters · 10-31-2007, 05:07 PM

I agree with the above posts-sudden changes in behavior always warrant a trip to the vet to rule out something medical.

Unless you've had a lot of training experience I'd suggest getting in touch with a trainer ASAP to nip this problem before it escalates. If you don't know any trainers in your area you might want to email a basset hound breeder that may know of someone who has experience with bassets. Here are some BHCA members in Texas

Good luck and keep us posted.

Basset Momma · 10-31-2007, 09:54 PM

Sorry- Ive been out of town for a funeral and am just getting back.. Jake was bad for 2 days... and then stopped. We are still real cautious about leaving him with Indy because we don't know what set him off in the first place. Indy is neutered (Jake is not) and they have been best buds for more than 2 years Our vet said to watch and bring him in if worried... but by then he had quit attacking Indy so we are just watching for now.

Aruuuu · 11-01-2007, 08:27 AM

Barb's advice is great, and you should seriously consider it. That -- and have Jake neutered!

10-24-2007, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	My sweet basset boy Jake... now almost 4 years old... has suddenly started violently attacking our little Indiana- a pound puppy we have had for more than 2 years. It started two days ago anad we aren't sure what set it off... We thin Jake may be feeling protective of one of the other dogs and is just trying to put Indy in his place... but it is very scary. Yesterday I was too far from water so I threw the laundry basket at them. Jake has nipped Indy's ear hard enough to make it bleed... but didn't tear it thank goodness! Any thoughts, suggestions? What can I do to intervene and hopefully nip this behavior in the bud? __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

10-24-2007, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Do you have any intact dogs or bitches, and could an intact bitch be coming in season, triggering fights between your dogs? __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

10-26-2007, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Are Jake and Indy neutered? Betsy's right, having intact dogs living under the same roof can cause difficulties. What breed is Indy? __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

10-31-2007, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	Sorry- Ive been out of town for a funeral and am just getting back.. Jake was bad for 2 days... and then stopped. We are still real cautious about leaving him with Indy because we don't know what set him off in the first place. Indy is neutered (Jake is not) and they have been best buds for more than 2 years Our vet said to watch and bring him in if worried... but by then he had quit attacking Indy so we are just watching for now. __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

11-01-2007, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Barb's advice is great, and you should seriously consider it. That -- and have Jake neutered! __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

10-26-2007, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	How about a vet check? I've always thought sudden changes in behavior should be checked out by a vet first to rule out any physical causes-

10-31-2007, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	I agree with the above posts-sudden changes in behavior always warrant a trip to the vet to rule out something medical. Unless you've had a lot of training experience I'd suggest getting in touch with a trainer ASAP to nip this problem before it escalates. If you don't know any trainers in your area you might want to email a basset hound breeder that may know of someone who has experience with bassets. Here are some BHCA members in Texas Good luck and keep us posted.

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